Decorating with White
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Three Pro Tips For Styling White Rooms
Embrace white year-round to get a simple, classy, and functional look for any space. Discover creative ways to use this neutral.
Add a bit of color.
Light and airy, white works well in a variety of color schemes and design styles. While the style is about keeping the look simple and clean, adding a few pops of color can give a white room a stunning effect. White creates a blank canvas inviting a host of accent colors—from pastel blues and greens, to vibrant reds and oranges. Pro Tip: This neutral hue also creates a solid base, which works well to create balance and contrast. Just a little bit of one bright color makes a big impact
Go with the flow.
A small, narrow space always looks bigger and more open when painted white. Keeping a room neutral and white can make a smaller space feel large, make a dark room feel bright, and make any room feel open and airy — even without a lot of windows. Pro Tip: You can use white to unify disjointed spaces. Shades of white on the walls and underfoot set up continuity from one room to another.
Focus on texture.
Make an all-white color scheme feel welcoming by adding texture. To add warmth, try distressed finishes and layers of natural textures. Think rugs and throw blankets with thick, rough or interesting textures. Pro Tip: In a rustic-themed kitchen, white-washed wood dining table and chairs, modern white light fixtures and white cabinets and sand-toned hardwood flooring all may mingle nicely.
Lastly, don’t overlook what lies beneath. The brilliant sheen of light-colored floors is unmatched. While dark wood underfoot in an otherwise white space all the way to the ceiling keeps the eye moving up.
